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Unintentional Weight Loss? 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ignore it

experience blurry vision, excessive thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue.

9. Rheumatoid Arthritis

In rheumatoid arthritis, your immune system attacks healthy joints and tissue. Though the resulting pain is often felt in your joints, the disease can also cause overall inflammation that increases your metabolism. Some of the other symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are stiff joints, fever, fatigue, and weakness. 

10. Mineral Imbalances

Typically, you’ll need a combination of nutrients to remain healthy. In fact, your diet needs certain minerals like calcium and sodium in specific quantities to function. When there’s an imbalance, weight loss is one of the common symptoms. Other issues you might see include nausea, heart palpitations, trouble concentrating, and restlessness.

It’s important to note that this is far from an exhaustive list. There are other conditions that aren’t listed here so not having other recognizable symptoms doesn’t mean that you should ignore your weight loss. 

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What To Do About It

Once you notice unexplained weight loss, it can help to make changes to your routine. You can adjust your eating habits, modify your exercise routine, or make a conscious decision to maintain your current weight. However, if you continue to lose weight or notice that you’ve lost 10 pounds or more, you need to see your doctor. 

You should never ignore unintentional weight loss. Even if an underlying condition isn’t to blame, it’s a sign that you need to change something. While it can help to make a few changes on your own, it’s best to see your doctor as soon as possible. 

April 28, 2023 by Karen Heslop

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